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Clint,
I have to drive that car as soon as it's
together. You understand that, right? <g>. I'll have to keep my foot out
of it the best I can for sure. I'd hate to spill gears all over the road. But
then again, my insurance includes flat bed tows... right Alex??
I know what you mean about the gearing. With that
first gear at 3.11, I could run much higher rear end ratios for better mileage
without being slow out of the hole. Too bad.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 6:12
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do
with my 396??
Might not be a bad idea to replace that Saginaw
before venturing out on the road,Larry. Those things were designed for
engines less than 250hp. Your 450hp BBC will certainly grenade it,in due
time. That open rear will help it survive,though right rear tire life will
be short.<g>
My 69 had a Saginaw 4spd in it when I bought
the car. It's a shame they aren't stronger because I like the gear
spreads.
----- Original Message -----
Clint,
I now have an open 10 bolt with 373 gears.
I'm rebuilding a Saginaw 4 speed to put in for now, which has a 3.11 first
gear. I would like to replace both before summer so I can drive to
Chevellabration or the Power Tour. My Chevelle budget is almost down to
zero right now, so I have to live with what I have. I would love to put in
a 5 or 6 speed tranny and a better rear end soon.
Larry Shouse
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
1:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What
to do with my 396??
Looking at those numbers,that engine looks
a little high strung. It should easily spin to 7K rpm.
What kinda gear you running in
back,Larry?
----- Original Message -----
I got:
442hp @ 6000rpm
467fp @ 4250rpm
I hope to get better numbers after it's
in the car and we can work with the carburetor some. The guy running
the dyno took my carb off and put a custom job that was on the shelf
on my engine and picked up 17 more horses without any tweaking
(469hp). I just can't afford custom stuff like that
though.
BTW, I forgot to mention I'm running L78
heads. Although I did get the heads rebuilt, I did not have any
porting or polishing done.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 21,
2005 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list]
What to do with my 396??
Hey Larry, what were your dyno numbers
again?
At 05:29 AM 12/21/2005, Larry Shouse wrote:
Tom,
Here's what went into my 396
build:
TRW-L2242F30 SPEED-PRO
POWER FORGED PISTONS
MOLLY RINGS _ CANT READ P/N
COMP CAMS
CCA-11-430-8 MAGNUM RETRO-FIT HYD. ROLLER CAMSHAFT .566 LIFT/280 DURATION
COMP CAMS CCA-1320-16
PRO MAGNUM ROLLER ROCKERS
COMP CAMS CCA-854-16 HIGH ENERGY
HYDRALIC ROLLER LIFTERS
COMP CAMS CCA-924-16 VALVE SPRINGS -
DUAL
COMP CAMS CCA-7110 BILLET TIMING SET - DOUBLE
ROLLER
COMP CAMS CCA-7991-1 HI-TECH 3/8 IN INTAKE
PUSHRODS
COMP CAMS CCA-8900-1 HI-TECH 3/8 IN EXHAUST
PUSHRODS
I also used...
All new ARP
fasteners
870 Holley Street Avenger carb
Edlebrock Performer
RPM intake
Mallory Comp9000 distributor
Misc other parts
like oil pump, harmonic balancer, etc.
Including the
cost of machine work on my block and heads, balancing, and a used
forged crank and the work on it, I spent around $5000. I assembled
the engine myself.
To hear the lope, click
here:
www.fuglybrothers.com/videos/dyno-setup.wmv
Larry
Shouse
- ----- Original Message -----
- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- To: [email protected]
- Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2005 12:27 AM
- Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] What to do with my
396??
- Thanks Clint..It seems like I spent
2500 blue printing and balancing that 400..What about a roller
cam? not really familiar with them, but hear a lot of talk
about them..I'll keep you posted..I really want to put the 396
back in there..tom
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